Wednesday, 8 October 2014

How to Style a Faux Fur Gilet For Daytime (Part 1 of 2)

These photos were taken weeks ago and I've been dying to share them with you, but had to wait till now to do so. I was challenged by Damart to style a faux fur gilet two different ways, and as this was an item of clothing I've been wanting to get for a couple of years I was more than ready for the challenge. (Funnily enough the weather was colder in August than it was last month as we had a glorious September, and it's only just chilly enough to wear the gilet properly now.)

I've created two outfits: one for evening and one for daytime, and for this post I've started with the latter. With the addition of a blue waffle sweater and a cute patchwork bag (both from Damart as well), I went with black peg leg trousers rather than jeans in order to create a comfortable-yet-still-smart silhouette. If you're not doing too much walking around, the screamingly-high wedges give your legs some length, though I'd swap them for my brogues or Derby shoes if walking were required.

Finally, the finishing touches came in the shape of a (very old) scarf I already owned that picks out the colours in the bag and sweater beautifully, and the oversized brooches that look stunning on faux fur... I can see myself covering the gilet in brooches. Maybe it's a reference to my grandmother who I just about remember: her signature look was a fur coat, loads of costume jewellery (brooches especially) - and bright red, dyed hair. Sound familiar?!

At the weekend I'll publish part 2, the night time look (think I love that one even more!). Have I whet your appetite for wintry clothes with my faux fur gilet? And how will you be styling your faux fur this autumn/winter - do share!

P.S. If someone told me to pick any 12 brooches I liked online, these are the ones I found and currently love (below). Suitable for all budgets, you might like some of them too!

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I love the addition of scarf (relating to the bag and the sweater) and the brooches. I am a great brooch fab, have a lot of them but don't wear them often as you have to be careful not to look old. Lots and lots of brooches in the same outfit help haha.Greetje

Loving the look Catherine! I've always been worried about wearing faux fur and being accused of it being real - cue paint being thrown over it a la naomi campbell.. but you have styled it beautifully.. maybe I need to be brave... http://www.ladympresents.co.uk

Oh I've not thought of that, I always presume people wear faux fur (unless it's kinda obvious it might be real if you're also dripping in diamonds and get out of a chauffeur-driven car)! If I find out someone's wearing real fur I'm always horrified! And thank you for the lovely comments x

These are just the prettiest brooches, dearest Catherine...and they look SO GOOD pinned to your furry vest!! I've owned a similar vest for a few years already and have actually been thinking about upgrading it for a newer version; now I'm convinced I just need to add a little bling!! P.S. That patchwork bag is a real charmer, too!! :)

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